The shadowy figures, their eyes fixed on Kelvin and Umbra, began to close in. Kelvin could sense their malevolent intent, their twisted forms seeming to embody the darkness itself.
Umbra stood firm, his posture radiating a sense of readiness. His eyes gleamed with a fierce light, and his hands were poised, as if waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
"Let's see what they're made of," Kelvin said, his voice steady.
The shadowy panthers, seemingly emboldened by their numbers, charged forward as one.
With a swift motion, Kelvin teleported himself onto the back of one of the Shadow Panthers, his movement instantaneous and precise. The panther, caught off guard, let out a startled growl as Kelvin landed on its back.
Kelvin's hand instinctively went to the hilt of his Novice Sword, drawing it with a smooth motion. The sword gleamed in the dim light, its edge sharp and deadly. With a swift, precise strike, Kelvin plunged the sword into the Shadow Panther's neck, aiming for the vital spot.
The panther's eyes widened in shock as Kelvin's sword bit deep, its dark energy beginning to dissipate. The panther's body began to dissolve, its form fading into nothingness as it let out a final, defeated growl.
Kelvin stood tall, his sword still lodged in the panther's neck. He felt a surge of satisfaction at the precision of his strike, his movements fluid and calculated. Umbra, watching from a distance, nodded in approval, his eyes gleaming with respect.
He withdrew his sword, the blade gleaming with a faint, otherworldly light.
Umbra also burst into action, his movements a blur of speed and agility. With a fierce battle cry, Umbra charged towards one of the Shadow Panthers, his hand transforming into a razor-sharp claw.
With a swift and deadly motion, Umbra struck the Shadow Panther's neck, his hand like claw slicing through the darkness like a hot knife through butter. The panther's head flew off its shoulders, its body crumpling to the ground as its dark blood dissipated.
The Shadow Panthers, enraged by the sudden loss of their own kind, charged forward with a fierce intensity. Their eyes blazed with a dark, malevolent energy as they closed in on Kelvin and Umbra.
Kelvin, anticipating the panthers' attack, focused his Space Manipulation ability. With a swift thought, he teleported himself and Umbra to the back of the panther pack. The panthers were caught off guard, their momentum and attack faltering as they realized their targets had vanished.
The panthers skidded to a stop, their eyes scanning the surroundings in confusion. They let out a chorus of angry growls and snarls, their dark energy swirling around them like a palpable aura.
Meanwhile, Kelvin and Umbra materialized behind the panthers, their positions now reversed. Kelvin drew his Novice Sword, its blade gleaming with a faint, otherworldly light. Umbra's hands transformed into razor-sharp claws, ready to strike.
Umbra's eyes gleamed with determination. With a fierce cry, he activated his talent, "Heart of Knight". A brilliant light burst forth from his body, illuminating the dark surroundings.
The light enveloped Umbra, imbuing him with a surge of energy and vitality. His movements became even more fluid and precise, his claws striking with increased speed and force. The Shadow Panthers stumbled backward, momentarily blinded by the intense light.
Umbra seized the opportunity, charging forward with renewed ferocity. His claws sliced through the panthers' defenses, striking true and dealing devastating blows. The panthers let out pained yips and snarls as they stumbled and fell, their dark energy dissipating into nothingness.
Kelvin, sensing the shift in momentum, teleported behind the panthers and struck with his sword, taking advantage of Umbra's distraction. The panthers were caught between Umbra's relentless assault and Kelvin's precise strikes, their defenses crumbling under the dual onslaught.
The battle was intense and chaotic, but with Umbra's "Heart of Knight" talent, the tide had turned decisively in their favor. Kelvin and Umbra worked in perfect sync, their bond and combat prowess proving too much for the Shadow Panthers. In the end, they emerged victorious, their enemies vanquished and their bond stronger than ever.
Without hesitation, Kelvin and Umbra launched a fierce attack on the panthers from behind. Kelvin's sword sliced through the darkness, striking true and biting deep into the panthers' flesh. Umbra's claws tore through the panthers' hides, ripping and shredding their dark, shadowy bodies.
The panthers, caught off guard and disoriented, stumbled and fell under the onslaught. They let out pained yips and snarls as they struggled to defend themselves, but Kelvin and Umbra's attack was relentless.
The Shadow Panthers charged with ferocious intensity, their dark forms blurring as they attacked.
Kelvin teleported behind the pack, his sword flashing in the dim light as he struck with precision.
Umbra's claws tore through the panthers' hides, ripping and shredding their shadowy bodies.
The panthers retaliated with a barrage of claws and teeth, but Kelvin and Umbra dodged and weaved with ease.
The air was filled with the sound of snarls and growls as the battle raged on.
Kelvin's sword sliced through the darkness, striking true and biting deep into the panthers' flesh.
Umbra's movements were a blur of speed and agility, his claws striking with deadly precision.
The panthers stumbled and fell, their dark energy dissipating into nothingness as they were defeated.
The fight was intense and chaotic, with Kelvin and Umbra working in perfect sync to take down their foes
As the last panther fell, Kelvin and Umbra stood victorious, their chests heaving with exertion. Kelvin's sword gleamed with a faint, otherworldly light, while Umbra's claws were slick with the panthers' dark ichor.
As the last Shadow Panther fell to the ground, Kelvin felt a surge of energy and a sense of accomplishment. Suddenly, his mind was flooded with the System's notifications:
*Multiple Level-Ups*
"You have leveled up! You have leveled up! You have leveled up! You have leveled up! You have leveled up!"
The notifications repeated in Kelvin's mind, each one accompanied by a rush of energy and a sense of growth. Kelvin's eyes widened as he realized the magnitude of their victory. The Shadow Panthers were clearly a significant challenge, and defeating them had yielded a substantial reward.
*Kelvin's Stats*
Kelvin's mind flashed with his updated stats, reflecting the massive boost from the multiple level-ups. His attributes had increased significantly, and he could feel his power growing.
[Level: ]....6(0/700)
[Strength:]... 120 (+20)
[Agility:].... 100 (+15)
[Intelligence]: 80 (+10)
[Energy ]...110 (+15)
[ Talent]..... space manipulation (SSS)
[Skill]
(Shadow Extraction...(1/600)
(Shadow sense)
(Space storage]